New Jersey has reported 2,844 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 2:48 p.m., EST, March 23, according to the Guardian.
Under the new mandate, insurance carriers are now required grant any requested in-plan exceptions for individuals to access out-of-network telehealth providers if providers in network are not available.
The telehealth coverage extends to all providers, including mental health, behavioral health, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
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